{"id":59608,"date":"2017-02-20T13:23:21","date_gmt":"2017-02-20T13:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ed.aislinthemes.com\/?page_id=1009"},"modified":"2026-02-15T12:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T18:46:41","slug":"proctoring-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mathkangaroo.org\/mks\/math-kangaroo-team-competition\/proctoring-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Team Competition \u2013 Proctoring Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1489054141692{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1459848263527{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Math Kangaroo Team Competition \u2013 Proctoring Guidelines” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%232D3588″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1757426223651{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The role of the proctor is to ensure that the Math Kangaroo Team Competition is conducted fairly, securely, and in an encouraging environment for all students. Proctors are responsible for supervising the competition session, distributing and collecting all materials, monitoring the time, and ensuring that students follow the rules without outside assistance.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:justify” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1757425200947{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758215768464{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Responsibilities of the Proctor<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    Supervision<\/strong>: Remain in the room for the entire duration of the competition and oversee the participating team(s).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Environment<\/strong>: Create a quiet, organized, and distraction-free space.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Identity Verification<\/strong>: Confirm the identity of all participating students.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Instructions<\/strong>: Clearly explain the rules before the competition begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Monitoring<\/strong>: Ensure that students work only within their team and do not use unauthorized materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Timing<\/strong>: Keep accurate track of the competition time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Answer Submission<\/strong>: Verify that all answers are submitted correctly and securely.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Recordkeeping<\/strong>: Take attendance and note any irregularities during the session.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Collection<\/strong>: Gather all completed answer sheets and return them according to the provided instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Who Can Serve as a Proctor?<\/span><\/h3>\n

    A proctor may be a teacher, staff member, or parent volunteer,<\/strong>\u00a0provided they are approved by the competition center.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Special note for coaches\/parents.<\/span><\/h3>\n

    If a coach or parent serves as a proctor, they must strictly follow all proctoring rules and may not assist their own team with answer entry.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1757426335115{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_tta_tour style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”blue” spacing=”3″ gap=”5″ active_section=”1″ no_fill_content_area=”true” el_class=”wh-custom-tabs”][vc_tta_section title=”Before Test Day” tab_id=”1757426277509-a2585c01-5688″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n